Thursday, 30 December 2010

Happy New Year

Hi everyone. Hope you have all had a great Christmas.

I would just like to remind you all that there will not be a Tuesday practical evening this coming Tuesday at Jittermugs, as we have not been able to arrange it  due to the Xmas break.

Secondly I also want to mention the the coming Wednesday will be a demonstration by top Photoshop guru Gavin Hoey http://www.gavtrain.com/ those of you who have seen him before will know that this is certain to be a great evening.

This year Gavin won the title of Adobe International Photoshop Evangelist, so certainly knows what he is talking about.

Thursday, 9 December 2010

XMAS QUIZ NIGHT Dec 15th

Hi, Just a quick reminder that next week is our Xmas quiz night, and I hope to see you all there. Last year was great fun and I will be doing my best to make sure we have a different winning team this time. :)

Sue Flood will be our quizmaster again and there will a (no expense spent) prize for the best team. If you are coming can you try to email Carol at fdccsec@btinternet.com so we can make sure we get the right amount of food and drink arranged.

Don't forget to bring a small raffle prize of about £5 or less if you can.

Greg

Saturday, 4 December 2010

December 7th at Jittermugs

We still have several places for the learning evening on Dec 7th at Jittermugs. We have been asked by many members of the club to provide these informal evenings to help those of you that want to expand your knowledge. We can help in any area of photography from total beginners questions to advanced camera and processing techniques. If you are thinking of buying new equipment or have problems with your computer we have experts in all areas.

So don't be afraid to come along and ask for help. If you want to come along, even if it's just for a chat and a coffee please contact Carol at fdccsec@btinternet.com

Practical Evening 8th December.

Hi, this weeks meeting is a practical, so please remember to bring your cameras.
The subject will be "still life" so a lens that can focus to near objects will help. Additionally if you have and ideas you want to explore or any props you want to bring to take pics of that would be great. We hope to set up at least three separate areas to shoot so there should be time and space for everyone.

Wednesday, 1 December 2010

XMAS QUIZ NIGHT

Can you all please let Carol know if you are coming to the quiz night at the club hall on December 15th.

"Wildlife Photography" David Featherbe

Due to the current bad weather, the meeting for Wednesday,  1st December 2010 has been cancelled.

Unfortunately our speaker cannot  make it due to the snow. However we have arranged for him to visit us later in the year.
As the conditions down to the hall can be dangerous we have decided to cancel this weeks meeting.
This will leave us without the opportunity to collect names for the learning evening at Jittermugs in Preston Street. If you would like to come next Tuesday 7th Dec. at 7:45 please let Carol know as soon as possible.

Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Hernebay battle

Due to the snow the battle has been cancelled.


Greg Cullen.

Saturday, 20 November 2010

Ross Cup Results

Hi to all,

Faversham had a good contingent at the KCPA's Ross Cup, First of all congratulations to David Gethin for attaining a merit award, there were some excellent prints at this years competition and it looked like it would certainly be a close fought competition.

1st Gateway..........135 points
2nd Eastbourne......130 points
3rd Ashford...........127 points
3rd Tonbridge........127 points
4th FAVERSHAM......126 points

Faversham entry.

Maez - Robin Warren - 12 points
Murder at the Cathedral - Greg Cullen - 15 points
Side car grass track - Robin Warren - 16 points
Nautilus Shell - Colin Becket - 15 points
Red Baron - Kevin Rook - 16 points
Wheres my sock - David Gethin - 19 points "merit award"
Fran - Greg Cullen - 16 points
Woodpecker - Bob Connelly - 17 points

I reckon to come fourth out of an entry of 32 clubs is a very good performance by Faversham, the judge's comments on some of the entries showed what
his personal likes were, and I am sure that some of the new members that attended had their eyes opened by some of the images shown and the marks attained by those images, the scoring was out of (20) twenty, and some prints were marked at 8 / 10 / 11 a recent lecturer at Faversham entered a great
shot of a statue, detail throughout, writing on the statues plinth crystal clear, but only managed a 15 score, last week our Kevin scored a 17 for his picture
Virgin 747 & the Red Arrows, in the competition there was an almost identical image?? this scored 19 and obtained a merit award (Kev's print is better) so
it shows how judges look at images in a different way.

I dont know if David knows this, but it is tradition within the club that, should anyone attain a merit award at the Ross Cup, thay have to buy the tea's at
the next club meeting, ok David I made it up, dont panic, but the rule stands, the lowest scoring member does the washing up, Marigolds out ?????

Bob.



Friday, 19 November 2010

KCPA Ross Cup

This Saturday see's the Annual KCPA ROSS CUP Exhibition.

Which is being held by Bexleyheath Photographic Society

The venue is Hurstmere School Sidcup, DA15 9AW

The Judge is. Leigh Prestin FROS MPAGB EFIAP

The hall opens at 1pm and comments start at 3:30pm

Admission is £3 which includes a catalogue and refreshments.

The Ross cup is always a great place to see the very best of the KCPA members work and well worth the vist.

Several members from faversham camera club including me will be attending.

We look forward to meeting some of you there.





Faversham vs Folkestone Battle

Wednesday saw our Battle against Folkstone camera club. it was a great evening with some excellent work from both clubs.

The night is in two halfs, Prints and DPI's

The Scores for Prints are as follows:

Faversham = 242
Folkstone = 252.5

so Folkestone Won the First half.

The Scores for DPI's are as follows:

Faversham = 242
Folkestone = 260

So the Totals are Faversham = 484 & Folkestone = 512.5 So Folkestone are the Winners.




Friday, 12 November 2010

TUESDAY EVENINGS


Its that time again and our Tuesday Evenings are here again.

In order for Tuesday evenings to be successful, a minimum of 15 people would need to attend to cover the cost of hall rental. This does not include the instructors who are already donating their time, knowledge and quite often equipment.

The first Tuesday of each month will be a Critique and Questions night. Members will be required to enter their names on a sheet to indicate if they will be attending. If they do not attend, they will still be required to pay £2.00 to help with hall rental. If less than 15 people attend for 3 consecutive months, Tuesday evenings will be cancelled.

COMPETITIONS



  1. KCPA has advised the maximum number of prints plus projected images a judge should be required to comment on and mark per evening is 80.  Our membership at present stands at 72 which means theoretically if each member enters only one photo per competition night we have nearly reached the limit.  

    • Members will only be allowed 1 entry per category for the remainder of this season.

  1. End of Year competitions need to be split in order for judges to properly evaluate and mark the entries.

·         13th April at present has 5 categories to be judges. These will be split into Colour Print of the Year for A and B sections on 13th April. Monochrome Print of the Year for A and B sections with Portrait of the Year on 27th April.

COMPETITION POLL RESULTS



The Poll resulted in a majority of members indicating they would prefer to enter less photos in competitions rather than have fewer practical or lecture evenings. More Practical evenings are needed, especially for newer members.

2 evenings have come free which may be used for Practical evenings. These are Ash Wednesday which as we are now in the new hall we are able to hold our regular Wednesday meeting and 2nd February, the lecturer is unable to attend. 9th March (Ash Wednesday) may become a Practical evening. 2nd February may be an in-house competition with critiques, members marking and a certificate for the Members Choice photo. These ideas are yet to be confirmed and will be readdressed at the next Committee meeting.

Thursday, 4 November 2010

Ross Cup

Saturday 20th November see's the annual Ross Cup being held by BEXLEYHEATH PHOTOGRAPHIC
SOCIETY

Ross Cup 2010 is the Annual Print Competition of the KCPA
(Includes the Mick Smithson Shield and the Lakeland Holidays
Landscape Trophy)

Venue: Hurstmere School, Sidcup, DA15 9AW

Just off A2 at junction with A221 (Danson Park)

Judge: Leigh Preston FRPS MPAGB EFIAP

Times: Hall opens at 1.00pm for viewing all prints
Prints for comment to be removed at 3.15pm
Judge’s comments and Awards from 3.30pm

Admission: £3 (includes catalogue and refreshments

This is an excellent chance to see some of the best work from so many clubs and well worth visiting.

There will be at least a few of us from FDCC going if you wish to join us just let us know.


Saturday, 16 October 2010

Trip to Knole "Deer" Park Sunday 24th October

We are organising a trip to Knole "Deer" Park in Sevenoaks 
Sunday 24th October @ 10:30.  

This is a great chance for all our club members to meet up and go out on a great day trip as a group.

Please see the attached flyer for more details and please let me know if you are interested in going.

Knole Park.pdf

The park is free. The only thing we have to pay for is parking @ £2.50 per vehicle.
If you don’t drive and are in need of a lift, let us know and we will try and sort a lift out for you as there will be other cars with space available.
we will be leaving at 09:30 to get there for 10:30 and to meet any members who have made their own way there.

If you are interested in coming along, please show your interest by letting us know by one of the following methords.

The forum
Twitter     @FavCC   and tag it with #KPT
Email    kevin.rook@favershamanddistrictcameraclub.co.uk

Kevin

Thursday, 30 September 2010

Clubs New Logo


Hi Everyone,


Just a reminder to those that missed the fashion parade ?? polo shirts displaying the clubs new logo are available.

Saturday, 25 September 2010

Competitions

Hi Everyone

As we are drawing nearer to our first competition of the season I would like to draw your attention to the rules page linked from the home page on our website www.fdcc.co.uk or from this Link.

Printed entries must be presented either surface or rebate mounted on thick card or mountboard, you can use any colour but I recommend keeping to shades of black or white board. Maximum board size is 40x50cm, and the image size limited to A4 for the "B" section members. On the top rear of the mountboard please put the title of the print, your membership number, and indicate if it is your primary or secondary entry. We need this information as if we get too many submissions for the competition we may need to limit the entry to one BW and one colour print  per member.

For the projected images Robin need the files one week before the competition date. you need to save your image at a size of 1024x768, 8bit jpg in the sRGB colourspace. Image save other than this may not project correctly. The file name needs to be saved as shown in the document linked from the rules page.

Most of all please get to the hall early to give yourself plenty of time to submit your entries as there can be long queues. Will will start judging at 8pm sharp. We cannot accept late submissions.

Greg Cullen
Chariman

Thursday, 23 September 2010

On line printing

Hi to all,

With reference to the previous club meeting, one of the questions was about getting your images printed via a lab on the internet.

The following lab has been recommended, dscolourlabs.co.uk I have been informed that you will get better prices per picture if you send individual files, not a CD as CD's have to be handled by the labs staff.

All images sent must be in the SRGB COLOUR SPACE, also advised is to send off one print, this just to determine the balance between your monitor and the labs printing.

So, when your print is returned to you, should it look a bit light, you can then adjust settings in your software, ie darken 5% remember or save the settings, to use these when sending off your next file, carry out all adjustments to your image including sharpening.

Wednesday, 22 September 2010

22nd Sept ~ Chris Shore ~ Appraisals

Don't forget tonight we have Chris Shore coming along to look at your work and to comment on it.

This is a good opportunity to get some expert advice on your favourite prints

Chris is one of Kent's Finest Photographers and he will give good useful advice.

This will be a great evening and is one not to miss.

So please bring 1 or 2 prints only as we will not likely have time for more than that each.

Kevin




Thursday, 16 September 2010

Meeting 15th Sept /2010

Hi to all,

Great to see you all again last evening, and apologies for not having too much time for a one to one chat, but rest assured we will get around to faces and names.

I hope you picked up some tips from the evening, and as the season progresses things will start to fall into place, and the learning curve will not seem so steep, honest.

Don't forget any questions you may have regarding the club / photography will try to answered to your satisfaction, trivial or otherwise.

Regards

Bob

Wednesday, 15 September 2010

Members Work Night

Tonight is a show your work night. this is to both new and old members. we ask old members to bring some work in to show the newer members what we get up to and to what different standards we achieve.

and to the new members to bring in what they have printed so we can find out more about them. what do you like to photograph, what level your photography is at. and if we can give you advice we will

it will be a friendly laid back night tonight so no need to fret about being put under a spot light and grilling lol

hope to see you all tonight

Kevin

Friday, 10 September 2010

Welcome Back

Hi, it was great to see you all there on Wednesday. I'm sorry I did not get chance to speak to everyone on the night. If I missed you then I would like to take this chance to welcome you all, and say how nice it was to see so many of you there. For the benefit of the new members, and the forgetful older ones, I would like to bring your attention to the following;

1, The club has a facebook group you can join - Here
2, A Twitter account you can follow - Here
3, A News Blog - Here
4, A Website - Here
5, A Forum/Chat Room - Here

If you are interested in the focus group sessions we hold on Tuesday evenings, where we can target any areas you wish to learn about then please contact the Vice Chairman, Richard Cornelius. (his number is on the contacts page of the website).

If you have a special interest or would like us to arrange anything, days out, particular guests etc, just speak to a member of the committee and we will see what we can do. We have experts in all areas of photography and in the use of the equipment and computers etc, so just ask and we can soon help. The club also owns a calibration system so you can make sure your images look the same on your screen, your printer and our projector. Just ask if you want someone to help you with this.

The club is your club, it's run for you and not for the benefit of the committee so please let us know if you have any issues or suggestions. I know walking into a room full of strangers can be a bit daunting but just start talking to a few people and you will soon see what a great club we have.

Greg Cullen
Chairman FDCC

Thursday, 9 September 2010

First Night Back

Well it was great to catch up with all members lastnight following our summer break.

The new hall is great nice size and will do us proud. albeit a few teething problems wich we will sort out.

But what was really good was all the new faces that came along to our first night to see what were like and what were are about..

It was great to talk to so many people all with interest in photography from beginers to keen photographers, i hope you all liked what you saw and felt we are a friendly club, because we really are. after all the club can only be as good as its members and its committee.

Kevin
Web Admin

Wednesday, 8 September 2010

Gavin Hoey

Gavin is one of our favorite speakers please see his message bellow and support him at the site.


I am in the final 12 of Next Photoshop Evangelist......I am relying on your vote.....I could be at Photoshop World giving a live presentation in Florida soon.....Please vote here now! Thanks :0)



http://www.nextphotoshopevangelist.com

Friday, 3 September 2010

New Season - New Hall

Hi everybody, hopefully you are all nicely rested and ready to return to the club, along with all the fantastic pictures you have been making over the summer.

This years season kicks off on Wednesday the 8th of September, and looking at the program it should be a great year. With something for everyone.

And... We are moving venue to a new larger hall. (don't worry it's not far).
We have now arranged to hold the weekly meetings at the new hall now available at the same site in Tanners Street. We can continue to use the same car park, I know how you all dislike change.

Hope to see you all there

Greg
Chairman FDCC.

Monday, 23 August 2010

Minutes from Comittee meeting 17th August 2010

Minutes from the meeting held on 17th August 2010


​The Treasurer presented audited accounts for the end of the 2009/2010 season to the ​Committee. These are available for viewing to any member by applying to the ​Treasurer.

​There was an average of 33 members per meeting last year.

​The Programme Secretary presented a tentative schedule for the 2011/2012 season.

​The Competition Secretary advised dates of the Gravesend Battle on the 13th ​December at Gravesend and the Ross Cup Competition on the 20th November.

​Reminders

​Our new season starts on Wednesday 8th September.

​Please bring 1 print per person for the 3rd meeting on Wednesday 22nd September

​Miss. Nathalie Banaigs has requested help on the Friday night, 3rd September, to set ​up the 365 Days of Faversham Exhibition in the Drill Hall prior to the Hop Festival.
​Members can also assist during the exhibition by providing an informative / security ​role.





Thursday, 15 July 2010

Trip to Hawklands Sunday 18th July

Just to remind you all about the chance to get up close with the raptors at the Hawklands Bird of Prey Centre near Faversham this Sunday.

http://www.hawklands.co.uk/

This special photographers event is a great opportunity to get behind the scenes and get to photograph the birds in action.

SUNDAY 18th JULY From 10am TO 5pm

Cost just £15 per person.

For more info and to book a place ring RICHARD CORNELIUS on 01795 535351

Without enough interested member this event may have to be cancelled.





Location:ME13 9SN

Saturday, 19 June 2010

FDCC trip to Hawklands Bird of Prey Centre

Day out at Hawklands bird of prey center

SUNDAY 18th JULY START 10am TO 5pm

Cost £15 per person.

For more info and to book a place ring RICHARD CORNELIUS on 01795 535351




Monday, 7 June 2010

FDCC Exhibition Raffle Results

1st Trip To France. Steve White
2nd. FDCC Membership for 1 Yr. Barry Shirley
3rd. A Days Cricket. Marry Laslett
4th. Family Day @ Wildwood. Jon Fulljones
5th. Portrait by S. Jones. Catherine Tuppeney
6th. Portrait by R. Cornelius. Allen Leitch
7th. Rothchild Giraffe. M. Ivatt
8th. Whistable Volcanic Sunset. Betty Hancock
9th. Ceramic Dish. Mr Clark
10th. Bottle of wine. Kerrie Shirley
11th. Bottle of wine. Precilla Smith

A big thankyou to those who helped with the Exhibition

And a special thankyou to those who were able to come along and have a look at our work and even buy a raffle square.

From all @ Faversham & District Camera Club



Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Epson evening

On Tuesday 1st June we have Epson visiting us.

They are bringing printers papers and inks for demonstrating there technology.

I think there will posibly even be bits to buy?

This is set to be a very interesting evening

Note that this evening is on a Tuesday and will start @ 7:30!

Hope to see many of you there.

Kevin



Monday, 10 May 2010

Summer Exhibition

This June we are holding a 2 day Exhibition of work in the Guildhall Faversham.

Saturday 5th 9:30am - 4pm
And
Sunday 6th june 10am - 4pm

It's free entry and there is a raffle going on aswell the winners will pulled when the exhibition closes on the Sunday.

There will also be the opotunity to buy some of th mounted prints.

So once again that's the Guildhall faversham, the clock tower in the centre of town. The weekend 5th & 6th June.



Thursday, 29 April 2010

John Wigmore's Lecture

Well what a great lecture lastnight from John Wigmore. Excellent photos and what great explainations to them. Where they are and exactly what he's done to them. And the results were stunning.

Makes me want to book some holiday and a trip to scotland and the lake district.

So a big thank you to john for coming Down to us. And that fact he's a local photographer is great as some of his subjects are places we can all go to.

His photo of the airport cafe was great to see as me and my partner were there Sunday for breakfast. :-)



Thursday, 15 April 2010

Trophy Winners 2009/2010

1. BILL CREED MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR THE COLOUR PORTRAIT OF THE YEAR DAVID GETHIN

2. MONOCHROME PORTRAIT OF THE YEAR SHIELD
ROBIN WARREN

3. PETER HEDGELAND AIIP FRPS TROPHY FOR THE COLOUR PANEL CUP GREG CULLEN

4. THE W. A. PALMER PLAQUE FOR THE PROJECTED IMAGE OF THE YEAR DAVIN GETHIN

5. ARTHUR PAGE ARPS FRPS SALVER FOR THE ‘A’ SECTION COLOUR PRINT OF THE YEAR ROBIN WARREN

6. THE LEWIS SHIELD FOR THE ‘A’ SECTION MONOCHROME PRINT OF THE YEAR COLIN BECKETT

7. ‘B’ SECTION COLOUR PRINT OF THE YEAR TROPHY
TIM BROWN

8. SHIRLEY REEVES TROPHY FOR THE ‘B’ SECTION MONOCHROME PRINT OF THE YEAR SAMANTHA JONES

9. THE RICHARD CORNELIUS TROPHY FOR THE BEST NEWCOMER KATE BARKER

10. ERIC EADES SHIELD FOR THE ‘A’ SECTION MONTHLY COLOUR PRINT - GREG CULLEN

11. CHAIRMANS CUP ‘B’ SECTION MONTHLY COLOUR PRINT
- DAN FRINGS

12. THE L. B. NEAME CHALLENGE CUP FOR THE ‘A’ SECTION MONTHLY MONOCHROME PRINT - COLIN BECKETT

13. ALBERT ‘TAFFY’ PALMER MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR THE ‘B’ SECTION MONTHLY MONOCHROME PRINT
- SAMANTHA JONES

14. CHALMERS & FOLLOWS CHALLENGE TROPHY FOR THE MONTHLY PROJECTED IMAGE - MARGARET SMITH

Final comp's of 09/10 season

Last night comp was very well attended and I was very impressed by the overall standard of the work. Roger Force FRPS judged and although we had lots of entries to get through, he still managed (in his own special way) to give a good review of each. I do agree with his comments on the Matte cutting. If anyone needs any help with mattes then please ask.

Well done to all those listed below;

Colour A Section - Robin Warren - 'Sidecar Grasstrack'
Colour B Section - Tim Brown - 'Rider 62'
Mono A Section - Colin Beckett - 'Nautilus Shell'
Mono B Section - Samantha Jones - 'Waiting'
Portrait Colour - David Gethin - ' Follow The Light'
Portrait Black & White - Robin Warren - ' Millie'

Finally, I would like to congratulate Kate for winning the best newcomer trophy.

I do hope all the winners can make the presentation dinner, or I will look a bit silly on my own with a table full of trophies.

Greg
Chairman FDCC

Thursday, 1 April 2010

Projected image of the year & Colour Panel Cup

Well lastnight was the c,p,c and projected of the year. We had some close images in the projected image of the year and the final winner was David Gethin with Follow the light, so well done for your great portrait!

Congratulations also to those listed below that each scored a maximum 20 points for their picture;

Steve White - Oslo Fijord
Greg Cullen - Druids
Samantha Jones - Waiting

Also it was a tough and close battle for the colour panel cup. It was fought hard by Robin and Greg but the winner was Greg with his panel from the top of the monument in London.

So well done you you both.

And a big thanks to the judge Mike Gleaves ARPS DPAGB who had a difficult choice to make.

Wednesday, 17 March 2010

Three Way Battle - Results

Faversham were the winners of the three way battle hosted by Sittingbourne Photographic Society.

Well done to all those that had work used in the battle and also to all of you who managed to attend. It was a great evening and the judge, Peter Tulloch ARPS was very informative and entertaining.

Results;
Prints
17 Nautilius Shell - Colin Beckett
20 Freesia - Colin Beckett
20 Sidecar Grasstrack - Robin Warren
18 Milli - Robin Warren
20 Cathedral Choir - Greg Cullen
17 Fran - Greg Cullen
16 Grey Heron - Bob Connely
15 Fear - Keith Pearmine
14 La Pineda Trees - Steve Clancy
18 Egret - Bob Connely

Projected Image
20 Coupled motion - Steve Talbot
17 Egret - Bob Connelly
18 Julia - Matt Saunders
19 Lucy - Greg Cullen
16 Maez - Robin Warren
16 Nouveau stairs - Steve White
20 Painted Lady - Robin Warren
20 Slinky - Emma Ellick
15 Two are one - Greg Cullen
13 White Cliffs - David Winterburn


Faversham
Prints 175 Projected 174 Total 349
Sittingbourne
Prints 154 Projected 155 Total 309
Sheppey
Prints 166 Projected 165 Total 331

Tuesday, 16 March 2010

Three Way Battle

Just a reminder that this weeks club night is a three way battle which is being hosted by Sittingbourne Photographic Society

Their address is Pheonix Hall, Pheonix House, Central Avenue, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 4BX

Their start times are the same as ours 7:45 for 8pm start so try and arrive before then.

I'm sure there will be a few cars leaving faversham so if you need a lift ask on the forum or ring a fellow member.

It should be a good night with a interesting variety of photos entered.

Hope to see you there.



Thursday, 4 March 2010

Next week 10th march



Please remember that this coming Wednesday, 10th March, is a special photo opportunity. Richard has hired the Birds of Prey from Farming World for us.

For those of you who have not had this opportunity before, it is a unique experience being able to photograph these exceptional birds close up. For members who were lucky enough to participate last year, we are hoping to have new species this year.

Both the new club lights and soft lighting with varied backgrounds and perches will be provided.

Bring your cameras and tripods.

Please remember these are wild birds and respect the handlers advice regarding the birds.

Mrs. Carol Mitchell
(Hon) Secretary
Faversham & District Camera Club

2009-2010 Competition Winners

Lastnight was our fourth and final monthly competition only leaving the yearlys to play for.

Our winners are listed below and with some close scores I might add;

Colour A winner = G. Cullen 80 points

Mono A winner = C. Beckett 79 points

Colour B winner = D. Fring 79 points

Mono B winner = S. Jones 74 points

Projected winner = M. Smith 76 points

Well done to the winners and commiserations to those who were close runners up's. We do still have the yearly to fight for.

Additionaly it's that time of year and here's the list of members that have progressed from B class to A class for scoring at least 17 in each competition of any 1 catergory.

So congratulations also to;

D.Frings
R. Piles
L. Powell
S. Jones
S. Clancy
M. Smith

Who are now in the A class. It was also a close call as a few members missed out by only 1 point.

Monday, 22 February 2010

Isle of Thanet Photographic Society - Battle

It was a nice change to see so many Faversham members make it to represent the club. In a very close battle, Faversham this time were the winning club.
Scores
Faversham 336
IOTPS 330

Scores - Dpi Images
18 - Oslo Fijord - Steve White
17 - Slinky - Emma Ellick
13 - Splash - Matt Saunders
20 - Two are One - Greg Cullen
20 - White Cliffs - David Winterburn
18 - In Bloom - Francesca Renny
19 - Coupled Motion - Steve Talbot
18 - Jubilee Place - Steve Clancy
20 - Julia - Matt Saunders
13 - Burlesque Performer - Steve White
Total Faversham176 - IOTPS 160.

Scores - Prints
19 - Robin - Dan Frings
17 - Fran - Greg Cullen
15 - Regis Laconi Kawasaki ZR-10R - Robin Warren
14 - Frezia - Colin Beckett
16 - Trees in the mist - Tony Gostling
16 - Looking back - Tim Brown
17 - City lights - Steve Clancy
17 - Cathedral - Elaine Bartley
16 - Feather boa - Samantha Jones
13 - Frosty beach - Yvonne Stichbury
Total Faversham 160 - IOTPS 170.

Friday, 19 February 2010

Photographic Competition

Canterbury Photographic Society, in aid of the Lady Mayoress’ Charity, is running a photographic competition as advertised in the local press.

The purpose of the competition is to raise funds for the Lady Mayoress’ Charity 2009-2010 which supports AgeConcern (Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay) and Save Canterbury Cathedral.

Photographers of all ages and walks of life are encouraged to feel inspired about attracting tourists to the District and to enter. The photograph can be in black and white or colour and can be a composite (ie a multi-image photograph showing scenes from the District such as Canterbury Cathedral, Herne Bay Pier and Whitstable Harbour) or it can be a single image.

A special price award, sponsored by Safety Net Associated, will be given for a photograph showing innovation in tourism.

Further information and competition entry forms can be found here;

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Practical night

Well a big thankyou to the models that came and posed for us lastnight.

Although the conditions weren't ideal (very cold) from a look at just some of the photos it turned out ok and was worth while.



Saturday, 13 February 2010

National Trust

The National Trust has changed its rules to allow amateur photography inside its historic properties.

Click Here For Details

Portrait Practical Evening

Hi, This Wednesday will be our second visit to Faversham Arts Centre at the old old Frank and Whittome building in Quay Lane. We have arranged for a number of models to be there so those that came to the last meeting can put into practice what we talked about.

We will be setting up two sets of lights for studio type shots , and the rest of the building will be open for available light shots and flash photography.

Bring your camera gear, and a tripod if you have one as it may be dark in places and need long exposures.

Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Wednesday 10th Feb Program Change

DEBORAH BRADY IS UNABLE TO ATTEND DUE TO ILLNESS.

SO WE WILL BE HOLDING AT PORTRAIT AND LIGHTING DEMONSTRATION EVENING INSTEAD - CHANCE TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR SKILLS BEFORE THE PORTRAIT EVENING NEXT WEEK.

Thursday, 4 February 2010

Reflex Camera Club battle - Results

Robin, Arthur, Tony and I enjoyed the battle with reflex Camera Club tonight.

It was a shame that none of the other members managed to make it to represent the club. Unfortunately for Faversham, Reflex put up the better show on the night.

Scores
Faversham 340
Reflex 350

Scores - Dpi Images
16 - Oslo Fijord - Steve White
20 - Slinky - Emma Ellick
16 - Splash - Matt Saunders
19 - Two are One - Greg Cullen
17 - White Cliffs - David Winterburn
17 - In Bloom - Francesca Renny
19 - Coupled Motion - Steve Talbot
15 - Scotney Castle - Steve Clancy
20 - Julia - Matt Saunders
14 - Burlesque Performer - Steve White
Total Faversham 173 - Reflex 180.

Scores - Prints
16 - Robin - Dan Frings
20 - Fran - Greg Cullen
20 - Regis Laconi Kawasaki ZR-10R - Robin Warren
18 - Frezia - Colin Beckett
13 - Trees in the mist - Tony Gostling
17 - Looking back - Tim Brown
16 - City lights - Steve Clancy
17 - Cathedral - Elaine Bartley
15 - Feather boa - Samantha Jones
15 - Frosty beach - Yvonne Stichbury
Total Faversham 167 - Reflex 170.

Febuary 17th program update

The old program shows there is no club meet on the 17th February.

This is due to the hall not being available due to ash Wednesday.

There has now been an alternative arranged. Which I think you will enjoy.

So the new club meeting is going to be held at the new art centre in faversham. Well known as the Frank & Whittome building in quay lane.

The night will start at usual time. 7.30 for 8:00 start.

We will have up to 4 models for the night with 2 lighting setups. And I believe the tunnels will be open if u fancy venturing down them.

So bring your camera, flash and maybe a torch.

Hope to see you there.

Saturday, 30 January 2010

Reflex Camera Club battle.

We have chosen the prints and projected images for the upcoming battle at Reflex Camera Club.

It would be great if you can all make it there on Thursday;

Dpi Images
Oslo Fijord - Steve White
Slinky - Emma Ellick
Splash - Matt Saunders
Two are One - Greg Cullen
White Cliffs - David Winterburn
In Bloom - Francesca Renny
Coupled Motion - Steve Talbot
Scotney Castle - Steve Clancy
Julia - Matt Saunders
Burlesque Performer - Steve White

Prints
Robin - Dan Frings
Fran - Greg Cullen
Regis Laconi Kawasaki ZR-10R - Robin Warren
Frezia - Colin Beckett
Trees in the mist - Tony Gostling
Looking back - Tim Brown
City lights - Steve Clancy
Cathedral - Elaine Bartley
Feather boa - Samantha Jones
Frosty beach - Yvonne Stichbury

Thursday, 28 January 2010

Dover Western Heights

Hi All, Jen has arranged for us to have access to the Western Heights at Dover. 18th April, we need to meet at the top car park at about 10.30am. I am sure we will have a number of spare seats between us for those without transport.


Parking: St Martin’s Battery Car Park, South Military Road (East) and Western Heights Car Park, North Military Road (West). Parking (free)

There are bats in the Western Heights so we will have to avoid some areas, and its also the work day,but its should be a good day.

Walking boots or good trainers encouraged and torches required. Lots of stairs and not really for those a little unsteady on their feet! Smallish access tunnel into ditch so if anyone is scared of that also a no go.

Close to Samphire Hoe afterwards for those who fancy it.

http://www.dover-western-heights.org/

Steve Bloom ~~ Photographing the Living World

Thursday 25th February

Steve Bloom will be holding a lecture titled Photographing the Living World

Steve is a highly regarded wildlife photographer. For more details about steve and some of his photos visit his website http://www.stevebloom.com/

If you would like to go to the lecture it is being held at Ditton Community Centre, Ditton, Maidstone.

Lecture starts at 8pm

Tickets are £5 but are getting limited so act quick.

You can either contact Tony Gostling from Fdcc

Or contact the organiser

Graham Chambers on 01622 741252

Battle FDCC vs Reflec CC

On Thursday 4th february we have an away battle against Reflex cc

The night will start at 7:30pm and their meetings are held @ Rainham School for girls, Rainham Netball Centre, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX



For more details on how to get there please follow this link to their website.

http://www.reflexphoto.co.uk/venue.htm

Hope to see you there.

Third monthly competition scores

Well I'd like to thank our judge lastnight Glyn Bareham.

As usual his comments and critique were positive and informative.

I personally think the standard of work has improved vastly and I think the scores lastnight showed this.

Well done to those who got 20's

David Winterburn
Margaret Smith
Steve White
Robin Warren
Jenni Sutton
Greg Cullen
Tony Gostling
Colin Becket
Samantha Jones
Dan Frings
Richard Brown
Rex Piles